Alberto Malesani revealed he rejected several foreign offers to take on the coaching job at Empoli this week.
"It is just that I consider Empoli to be the ideal place for me to work and do my profession.
"What counts for me is not the prestige of a side, as I am interested in working in the right relaxed atmosphere. It is somewhere I can really get the most out of my creativity."
Meanwhile, President Fabrizio Corsi explained why he had decided to fire Cagni just 13 rounds into the campaign.
"It was a difficult decision to make, but necessary to shake up the squad. We chose Malesani because he is a Coach who really suits the needs of this club."